Friday, May 14th, 2010
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - After six years of tedious consideration, board of education members decided adding on to the existing school is the best option.
A new 47,000-square-foot high school wing will be added to the middle/elementary school, creating an almost consolidated district, according to Superintendent Pat Niekamp. The current high school gym, vo-ag area and commons will be saved. [More]
Division III Softball Sectional at Elida
By Ryan Hines
ELIDA - There seems to be no quit in the Fort Recovery softball team.
Facing a 7-1 deficit, Fort Recovery rallied with seven runs in the final three innings with Josie Guggenbiller delivering the game-winning hit in an 8-7 come-from-behind win over Coldwater in Division III sectional final action at Elida's Dorothy Edwards Field. [More]
Obituaries on May 14th, 2010
Linda Bollenbacher, 54, Celina, died at 10 a.m. May 13, 2010, at Celina Manor N [More]
Zoe Ilene Michele Crider, 10, Mendon, died May 12, 2010, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Marjorie V. Goodwin, 90, St. Marys, died at 2:40 p.m. May 13, 2010, at Otterbei [More]
James A. (Jim) Miller, 72, Hicksville, died May 12, 2010, at Hickory Creek in Hicksville. [More]
Alvin B. Muhlenkamp, 78, Portland, Ind., died at 11:10 p.m. May 12, 2010, at his home. [More]
Carol J. Grieshop Schmiesing, 63, Sidney, died of natural causes May 13, 2010, at her home. [More]
Harland Eugene "Gene" Roby, 83, Wapakoneta, died at 3:50 p.m. May 12, 2010, at his home. [More]
Local pictures on May 14th, 2010
Subscriber stories on May 14th, 2010
Development leader applies for grant to help clean lake
Mercer County's economic development office is hoping to land a $500,000 EPA grant to explore more ways to improve Grand Lake's water quality.
The
A strong networking system with leaders willing to share and initiate ideas is key to boosting the local economy, according to a professional economic advisor.
Council expands area providing tax benefits
ST. MARYS - Council has paved the way for new commerce in St. Marys with the emergency passage of an ordinance expanding a commercial reinvestment area (CRA) north of town and abutting Fortman Drive.
Three pollution complaints were presented to Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members meeting Thursday.
Technician Theresa Dirksen said an April 14 report of manure in the west branch of Coldwater Creek turned out to be algae, not manure.
Parkway district launches halls of fame
ROCKFORD - Parkway high school students devoted an entire day to community projects recently, a campaign the principal wants to continue.
"I've h
Iris is Pat Meikle's favorite flower and her love for the spring and early summer flowering perennial is evidenced in the numerous flower beds that grace the landscaping at her Highland Park home. Approximately 25 to 30 varieties of the stately iris takes centerstage in her beds.
Division III Baseball Sectional at Elida
LIMA - Given the potency of the Coldwater offense this season, the final score of Thursday's Division III sectional baseball final against Riverdale was a bit surprising.
Division IV Baseball Sectional at Minster
MINSTER - The Parkway Panthers used some offensive magic in the late innings and got a gutsy pitching performance from Jared Bourelle to upset second-seeded New Knoxville Rangers in a Division IV sectional championship game on Thursday afternoon at Hanover Street Park in Minster.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen finished its baseball season on a high note, as Joel Hemmelgarn and Andy Timmerman combined for a no-hitter as the Cardinals defeated Spencerville 2-1 on Thursday.
After watching his father successfully drag race as a kid, Rockford's Mike Roediger was thinking he was going to follow in his father's footsteps and race in a straight line also. Then at 18 years old, he made his first trip to Eldora Speedway and all that changed.